I had shin splints so bad about 6-7 years ago I could hardly walk. I found stretching before every ride to really help. i haven't gotten them since. What helps me is to put one foot flat on the floor and lean forward stretching my calf muscle, I place the top of my other foot facing down and stretch the front of my leg at the same time . I do this every time along with stretching a lot of other muscles before I ride and it totally helps. Try to get in the habit of stretching before every ride and you'll be amazed at how much better you feel after riding. Last week I rode 6 out of 7 days and was only a little sore.

i went ahead with the Shanes, as i have been riding them for years and love the feel. Hoping the new features will help out with my legs.

Stan you couldn't be more correct. I broke my tib/fib a couple years ago that resulted in surgery which left me with a bad achilies tendon, had trouble with it all the time after exercising and especially after wakeboarding. Started stretching it everyday and it has been 80% better.